What is the cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to Islay?

The cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to Islay is to bus and ferry via Hotel car park which costs £30 - £95 and takes 9h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loch Ness to Islay?

The fastest way to get from Loch Ness to Islay is to bus and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs £100 - £250.

How far is it from Loch Ness to Islay?

The distance between Loch Ness and Islay is 132 miles.

How do I travel from Loch Ness to Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Loch Ness to Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 16m and costs £20 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Loch Ness to Islay?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Loch Ness to Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 51+ hotels available in Islay.

Loch Ness to Islay - 3 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Loch Ness to Islay by bus, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
7h 16m
£20–99
Bus, ferry via Hotel car park
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Fort William Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus 915
3. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Ferry Terminalbus 926
4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
9h 57m
£34–90
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Fort William Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane GLA - ILY
6h 16m
£108–242

Loch Ness to Islay by bus, foot, and ferry

2Weekly Services

7h 16mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Loch Ness to Islay.

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Distance: 130.8 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Loch Ness, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Loch Ness to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Oban Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Hotel car park, Tarbet Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 57m.

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